BEAUTY: USE A MUA TO TRANSFORM YOUR LOOK

21 August 2016

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image : www.sarahmeredithmua.co.uk

When I say makeup artist, what pops into your head? The chances are you immediately think of brides, models or films. This is not surprising because most of us would only turn to a makeup artist for something special like our wedding day. Apart from that, most of us never think of using their services.

That is a real shame, because these skilled artisans can potentially change your life. They can help you to overhaul your look, bring it up to date and feel great about yourself again.

Many people do not realise that they can book a consultation with a makeup artist in Manchester, or in their locality, to seek advice about the best way to get the look you want. You can tap into their years of experience, and quickly establish what works for you.

Finding a makeup artist that is able to give you a makeover

Unfortunately, not that many makeup artists advertise this service, but most will happily do it if asked. However, it is not always wise to simply book an appointment with your local MUA. Instead, you need to do a little research, and look for one with the relevant experience.

The problem is that in some areas makeup artists almost exclusively do makeup for weddings or special occasions like birthdays or anniversaries.

Normally, this type of makeup artist does an excellent job. They know how to transform their clients for their special day or event.

But, that is not what you are after if you are looking to change your look. The last thing you want is to end up learning how to make yourself look like it is your wedding day. Your aim is to look your best while going about your daily life. Therefore, you what you need is a MUA that has a broader level of experience.

What to look for?

The first thing to look for is proper training. A qualified makeup artist will have learnt every technique, and know how to recreate practically any look. You can find out more about the training they will typically undergo, here.

Try to find someone who has worked with people from the film, theatre and music industries. These are demanding clients that regularly change their look to suit the job they are working on at the time. As a result, they stretch the skills of makeup artists, which means that they need to be very good at their job.

It is this type of MUA that is going to be able to help you to choose a new look that will work for you, and show you how to recreate it.Sometimes you will be lucky and find one in your local area, but in all likelihood, you will need to look in bigger towns and cities to find one with the relevant experience.

Once you find a possibility take the time to browse through their website. If you like what you see, ask them if they would be willing to see you for a consolation. Be clear about what you hope to achieve, and make sure that they are happy to do that sort of work.